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"Of course" in German: natürlich / klar
natürlich / klar
Of course in German is natürlich, and klar is the short everyday twin. Say Natürlich! or Klar, mache ich.
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How to pronounce natürlich / klar
Say it
nah-TUER-likh
/naˈtyːɐlɪç/
nah-TUER-likh. Klar: klahr. Soft ch in natürlich.
"Of course" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| natürlich | of course / naturally Default soft yes. | Default soft yes. |
| klar | of course / sure Short and casual. | Short and casual. |
| ja natürlich | yes of course Warm agreement. | Warm agreement. |
| klar doch | of course (emphatic) Friendly pushback. | Friendly pushback. |
How to use natürlich / klar in real life
- 1Helping a friend
Natürlich helfe ich dir.
Of course I will help you.
Natürlich at the start.
- 2Quick yes
Klar, ich hole Brot.
Of course, I will get bread.
Klar as short yes.
- 3Confirming
Ja natürlich, komm einfach vorbei.
Yes of course, just come by.
Ja natürlich.
Mistakes English speakers make with natürlich / klar
Incorrect: of course auf Deutsch: of kors
Correct: natürlich / klar
Use natürlich or klar.
Incorrect: natürliche ich komme
Correct: Natürlich komme ich.
Natürlich is the adverb here, not natürliche.
Good to know
Klar is lighter and very spoken. Natürlich can also mean “natural” as an adjective: natürliches Wasser. Tone decides whether it is “of course” or “naturally.”
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Borrowing a charger
ChatPal
Kann ich dein Ladekabel nehmen?
Can I take your charging cable?
You
Natürlich, liegt auf dem Tisch.
Of course, it is on the table.
ChatPal
Danke! Bringst du es später zurück? Klar?
Thanks! Will you bring it back later? Sure?
You
Klar. Natürlich vor dem Abendessen.
Sure. Of course before dinner.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Of course" in German
How do you say of course?
Natürlich or klar.
Which is more casual?
Klar.
Can natürlich mean natural?
Yes, as an adjective too.
Stronger yes?
Ja natürlich / klar doch.
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